Vaguely want a pointy widdle machine

[christianm77]

I want to play naff shred and bad fusion on a bedroom shred machine

im not sure how serious this is

Budget options that are strong contenders may threaten with actually being bought in a moment of weakness - less well known marques would be cool.

Block colour finishes preferable

Floyd Rose not mandatory

I like the no nonsense look of the Kramer Pacers and Ibanez RG550s.

Enable my GAS pls.

[geese_com]

A Charvel San Dimas is a great guitar for not a lot of money.

[MarkRhodes]

You might find something here for under 200 pounds.

[christianm77]

A Charvel San Dimas is a great guitar for not a lot of money.

Oh that looks like the kind of thing.... but can I get my kicks on an even tighter budget I wonder? Pricing wise it’s similar to the Ibanez RG550 Genesis, although I think I prefer the way the Charvel looks.

[christianm77]

I’d rather have a standard trem than a cheap Floyd btw

[Rob MacKillop]

Leave some money aside for the latex pants...they improve your speed.

[ruger9]

Any cheap Charvel/Jackson or Ibanez will get you there. ALOT of guitar for the money. Find one with a neck you like- the biggest differences between the 2 brands are the necks, they are quite different (I love Charvel/Jackson necks and don't get on at all with Ibanez necks)

My qualifications:

[Rob MacKillop]

No...spandex!

[waltf]

I regret selling this one but i wasnt playing it. Japanese charvel.

[christianm77]

You might find something here for under 200 pounds.

200 imperial credits of the realm? I’ve been watching too much Anderton’s TV but I find Rob Chapman’s unique combination of smugness and excruciating dad jokes strangely compelling.

I have to say I thought the Ibanez the weakest of the guitars here sonically. The grey one sounded good!

EDIT: Eastcoast; now discontinued. Through body stringing. Face it, I am a tele boy.

[christianm77]

Any cheap Charvel/Jackson or Ibanez will get you there. ALOT of guitar for the money. Find one with a neck you like- the biggest differences between the 2 brands are the necks, they are quite different (I love Charvel/Jackson necks and don't get on at all with Ibanez necks)

My qualifications:

Hair!

[christianm77]

Leave some money aside for the latex pants...they improve your speed.

Well I’d need this one then:
Kramer Pacer Vintage Electric Guitar (Tiger)

[Gitterbug]

Look into Harley Benton and whatever Gear4Music offer. My son's a shredder and he loves Charvels. As for the amp, I just learned today that your Metro 6.5BG and a H & K Spirit of Metal are a mean, mean combination even outside the bedroom.

And oh yes, how does this (a TOOB 12Grrrrr Custom) rhyme with your animal instincts?

[christianm77]

Look into Harley Benton and whatever Gear4Music offer. My son's a shredder and he loves Charvels. As for the amp, I just learned today that your Metro 6.5BG and a H & K Spirit of Metal are a mean, mean combination even outside the bedroom.

Ahahahahhaahahahhahahaa!!!!

Bwouhahahahaha

I will have my cheap thrills.

That H&K Vintage is the bomb. Why is it so hi fi with the top end though? It’s fine for jazz but sounds weird driven.

[christianm77]

Look into Harley Benton and whatever Gear4Music offer. My son's a shredder and he loves Charvels. As for the amp, I just learned today that your Metro 6.5BG and a H & K Spirit of Metal are a mean, mean combination even outside the bedroom.

The Benton fusions look nice. Anyone have experience with them, or do I have to go to the strange bald man who reviews them on the YouTubes?

[christianm77]

And oh yes, how does this (a TOOB 12Grrrrr Custom) rhyme with your animal instincts?

Wild!

Could I have 4 of them in a special lightweight rack?

[ruger9]

Hair!

Ironic that I now have very little!!!

[christianm77]

Ironic that I now have very little!!!

Well it can’t be said you didn’t enjoy it

[blue_lu]

Harley Benton Fusion-II HH Roasted SSP – Musikhaus Thomann

You're welcome

Have the urge myself from time to time - especially since buying that kingsley ministrel.

[TOMMO]

With thomann's return policy it's probably a no-brainer. It seems that they are taking pride in their house brand and have good quality control...


btw: everything OK with you? Just asking....

[christianm77]

Harley Benton Fusion-II HH Roasted SSP – Musikhaus Thomann

You're welcome

Have the urge myself from time to time - especially since buying that kingsley ministrel.

Its not bright green, but I’m willing to overlook that.

[christianm77]

With thomann's return policy it's probably a no-brainer. It seems that they are taking pride in their house brand and have good quality control...


btw: everything OK with you? Just asking....

Hahahaha

No

[grahambop]

[ruger9]

That HB looks like it has a Wilkinson vibrato- that's one of the better fender-style (non-Floyd Rose) ones out there. That's a nice looking guitar. Not real pointy, LOL, but definitely fusiony.

[fep]

I got one of them pointy guitars back around 2000, an Ibanez RG 470 New Penny color. Hardly ever played it because, well, it's a pointy type guitar. But it plays really nice, and stays in tune forever. I remember buying it new for around $250, just looked at Reverb.com and found one for $599, what!

Further research, made in Japan in 2000. Didn't even know what I had. Ha.

Here it is in action, go to 2:27 of this video. Not shred, this old dog ain't learning any new tricks. Hmm, kind of sounds like all of my other guitars. Notice the really nice Ibanez from 1977 in the background.

[Gitterbug]

Wild!

Could I have 4 of them in a special lightweight rack?

Yes.

[Lobomov]

Googled the Ibanez RG550 Genesis and realized that it's 8-900£


If that is your budget then the world is your oyster on the used market ... Patience of course is your enemy since fair priced stuff doesn't show up often. But you can get MIJ Prestige RG of sorts starting around 600* or one of those tele style FR something Ibanez' also from the prestige series

And even a JS1000 is well within your bounds and those are actually extremely great sounding axes ... They sound amazing clean tbh.


*My sense of the market is pre-covid .. prices might be slightly higher currently, but I expect them to drop again next year

[Hammertone]

Its not bright green, but I’m willing to overlook that.

Bright green?

[pingu]

to the OP

this will pass , leave it a couple of days
you’ll be fine ....

[christianm77]

Bright green?

YES.

Although not sure if I’m rock enough to manage without a neck pickup

[christianm77]

Googled the Ibanez RG550 Genesis and realized that it's 8-900£


If that is your budget then the world is your oyster on the used market ... Patience of course is your enemy since fair priced stuff doesn't show up often. But you can get MIJ Prestige RG of sorts starting around 600* or one of those tele style FR something Ibanez' also from the prestige series

And even a JS1000 is well within your bounds and those are actually extremely great sounding axes ... They sound amazing clean tbh.


*My sense of the market is pre-covid .. prices might be slightly higher currently, but I expect them to drop again next year

Its not really my budget.

[pingu]

to the OP

this will pass , leave it a couple of days
you’ll be fine ....

[Woody Sound]

I want to play naff shred and bad fusion on a bedroom shred machine

im not sure how serious this is

Budget options that are strong contenders may threaten with actually being bought in a moment of weakness - less well known marques would be cool.

Block colour finishes preferable

Floyd Rose not mandatory

I like the no nonsense look of the Kramer Pacers and Ibanez RG550s.

Enable my GAS pls.

Here ya go. Black, pointy, and the price is right!

Jackson Dinky Minion JS1X - Black | Sweetwater

And just in case you were serious about green, dey got dat too.

[fep]

Previous guitar shop owner and repair and modification guy:

[Franz 1997]

I want to play naff shred and bad fusion on a bedroom shred machine

Nah, you don't. Good wind-up though..

[339 in june]

No discussion possible, here's what yu NEED :
Strandberg Boden NT 6 Trem MN TT – Thomann UK

Talking seriously (not sure if this is OP first intention :-) )
Harley Benton (Thomann's brand) is cheap, but I don't know why they don't triple their price.

[Lobomov]

Its not really my budget.

Right ... A budget like that didn't make any sense ...


Given you're in the UK, can't you pickup a Chapman ML something something Tele style double humbucker thing used .. Despite your lack of love for Rob

I mean, they're Tele's they're Metal ... and they're 400 quid new, so you can maybe find one for 200?

[feet]

Not sure what's available in your neck of the woods, but keep an eye out for a Schecter. Lots of options in various price tags and there should be a buttload on the used market. Always a winner. I've had good luck with the brand.

Would consider an esp LTD here, too.

[Spook410]

I have a Charvel Telecaster (Model 5 or 7.. not sure) from back in the day. It has a reverse, pointed headstock. It's a good sounding guitar. It has a great neck. Finish work is quite good. Makes me feel old.

[christianm77]

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Not sure what's available in your neck of the woods, but keep an eye out for a Schecter. Lots of options in various price tags and there should be a buttload on the used market. Always a winner. I've had good luck with the brand.

Would consider an esp LTD here, too.

We still have to craft our guitars from old fireplaces and motorcycle spare parts

[christianm77]

Oh wait, Thomann delivers.

At least until Brexit, and then we will need to craft guitars from oaken heirlooms once more like in the good old days. I read it in the Guardian.

[christianm77]

In seriousness, Schecter looks good!

[christianm77]

Right ... A budget like that didn't make any sense ...


Given you're in the UK, can't you pickup a Chapman ML something something Tele style double humbucker thing used .. Despite your lack of love for Rob

I mean, they're Tele's they're Metal ... and they're 400 quid new, so you can maybe find one for 200?

I love Rob, I’m just not entirely sure why. Chapman guitars have nice necks.

[christianm77]

Nah, you don't. Good wind-up though..

i totally do. I just don’t have any time to do it.

[christianm77]

No discussion possible, here's what yu NEED :
Strandberg Boden NT 6 Trem MN TT – Thomann UK

Talking seriously (not sure if this is OP first intention :-) )
Harley Benton (Thomann's brand) is cheap, but I don't know why they don't triple their price.

The Strandberg is NOT pointy. It’s a sawn off Rorschach ink blot.

In the 1980s we had two shapes, the triangle and oblong.

I could be totally serious for HB prices. That RG knock off is sub £200 and looks good.

[christianm77]

Here ya go. Black, pointy, and the price is right!

Jackson Dinky Minion JS1X - Black | Sweetwater

And just in case you were serious about green, dey got dat too.

That is fabulously bilious

[citizenk74]

No...spandex!

And talc. LOTS of talc!

[50Hz]

Green, Tele, pointy. There you go.

[rabbit]

My favorite guitar store was offended when I complained they had no mirror for 'trying on' guitars.

You are stumbling down a dangerous path, sir.

Spandex recovery twelve-step group ahead.

Buy it and enjoy it!

[Hammertone]

I say go big or go home. Here's my go-to for big hair music. Unfortunately, the spandex tights are a bit of a problem these days.